2016 Coach Yang Yu Achievement Scholarship Presentation CeremonyATTC is announcing and awarding this scholarship to six of our junior players on Wednesday, October 26. Through a generous donation from one of our club's long time friends, we are able to recognize the outstanding achievements of our former head coach Yang Yu in creating a very successful junior program from 2013-2016. The scholarship recipients are the junior members at ATTC who show dedication and commitment and demonstrate great potential to further elevate their playing skills and games and eventually develop into national level players. Click here for information about our wonderful recipients.

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2016 Winter Camp

It is time for our 2016 Winter Camp! There will be two camps for the winter season. The first camp will be from 12/19 to 12/23. The second camp will be from 12/27 to 12/30. Coach Marcello is opening the club to any children wanting to improve their skills over Winter break. Students will be divided into groups of the same skill level. In this camp there will be FULL DAY TRAINING! Half day training will also be offered. Sign up for camp before 12/15/2016 and you will pay $200 for half day week or $350 for the full day camp. ﻿Click here﻿ for more information.

2016 Austin Spring Classic (4/16/2016 2 Stars)Hey Austin Table Tennis Fans! We had another great round robin tournament. Some of the top table tennis talent in the region in competed for $1450 of total prizes. See the results HERE.

Holiday HoursThe Austin Table Tennis Club will be closed Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. We will also be closing at 8pm on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Otherwise we will be keeping our hours as usual. We wish everyone a happy holiday season!

ATTC Is Hiring!The Austin Table Tennis Club is looking to hire a new full-time host and administrative assistant. If you or someone you know may be interested in this position, please see the full job description here. This new host would be reporting to our Operations Manager as well as our Head Coach, and do their part to keep our club offering the same great services and more!

2015 CAP Cup Tournament (12/5/2015 Houston)Texas Table Tennis Club, the Sino Professionals Association, and Title Sponsor: Capital Plastics are putting on an unsanctioned tournament that is sure to attract some top talent to Houston for the $800 grand prize. For those of you interested in attending, $15 entry gets you into the competition and even includes lunch!Click here for entry form and details

Team League Party THIS Sunday! (12/6/2015)The Austin Table Tennis Club is having a party to celebrate the end of the 2015 Team League. Join us from 6pm to 10pm for pizza, soda, and of course table tennis! Team league participants get in for free. Non team league players are welcome but are kindly asked to contribute $5 to the party costs. The winners will be announced and prizes given out at 7pm.

Top Spin at Austin Asian American Film Festival (11/14/2015)On Saturday November 14th, the Top Spin Movie will be screening at the 2015 Austin Asian American Film Festival. This documentary follows Ariel Hsing, Michael Landers, and Lily Zhang along their elite table tennis journey. Directors Mina T. Son and Sara Newens will be in attendance.

Until November 1st, ATTC Members receive a 20% ticket discount by clicking HERE.

This event has a lot more to offer than just this screening. We encourage you to check out the other great films presented by AAAFF.

"King-of-The-Tech" Tournament (11/13/2015)On Friday November 13th, the Brazos Tech District and Pong Club will be hosting the 2015 "King-of-The-Tech" Teams Tournament at Google Fiber Space downtown. The atmosphere is casual but the prizes will be solid and there will be food, drink, and fun! Register with coupon code "PongClub20" to receive 20% off your admission. The tournament format may seem strange to those used to USATT events but if you're up for some social ping pong fun, get your registration in today!

WeWork Charity Ping Pong Tournament (10/22/2015)WeWork has asked us to promote their upcoming charity ping pong event benefiting Caporal Assistance Network (CAN) which is helping young families overcome Cancer. They would be thrilled if the Austin Table Tennis Community came out to support the event. The event will be held at Easy Tiger and you can see the registration details HERE. If you do go participate don't forget to tell people your home club is the ATTC!

2015 Austin Fall Classic (10/17/2015 2 Stars)Hey Austin Table Tennis Fans! It's time for another great round robin tournament. Come join some of the top table tennis talent in the region in competing for $1450 of total prizes. See the entry form and details HERE.

Thanks To ButterflyWe would like to remind our members that Butterfly has been an important club sponsor and many of our members carry Butterfly equipment onto the court. Buttefly has posted our recent tournament results on their own site which you can see HERE. If you've never been to the Butterfly Website, it's often nice to see what they have going on. If you see a product you like, we might be able to get it for you if we don't already have it.

Volunteer Rewards Program StartingThe ATTC is starting a volunteer rewards program. As many of you know, the club is largely a volunteer organization and can only do what it does through the support of its helpers. We are going to start tracking volunteer efforts in an attempt to recognize the contributions people make to the club.

Coach Yang Yu Helps Make USATT Coaching History﻿﻿Our very own Coach Yang is now an ITTF Level 3 Coach! The USATT has recognized his achievement as another in a long line of examples of his coaching excellence. Yang is one of the first two USATT coaches to become an ITTF level 3 instructor. We here in Austin are proud of our head coach and look forward to his ongoing contributions to our sport.

If you see Coach Yang around make sure to congratulate him, or better yet, schedule your next lesson!

ATTC Now a USATT Center of ExcellenceThe USATT has recognized the Austin Table Tennis Club as a National Center of Excellence. We join a very select group of table tennis centers around the country which have shown a high level of dedication and success in promoting the sport to our community. The club could not have done so without the hard work of our volunteers, the tireless efforts of our staff, and the support of our members and guests. In particular, the efforts of our current Head Coach Yang Yu have really given our club the extra push it needed to attain this national acclaim. As the club continues to grow, we will continue to try to rise to the occasion so we can keep delivering the excellence that our members have come to expect.

Saturday Club Hours ExpandingStarting 9/5/2015, the club will now stay open until 10PM on Saturdays. Tell your friends there's a new place to go before going out on the town! The 7-10pm time slot will also be used by the University of Texas Table Tennis Club as they prepare for the Collegiate National Championships that will be coming to Round Rock this school year.

ATTC Potluck THIS Sunday September 20thItalian Coach Marcello Puglisi has been with us for a few weeks now and we'd like to have a party to celebrate his arrival. Come join us this Sunday, September 20th, 2015. The fun starts at 6:00 PM. This will be BYOB/Potluck style but please RSVP with Marguerite so we know who is coming! There will be Karaoke andATTC will provide pizza, soda drinks, plates, cups, and cutlery. Your entry fee will be your shared dish or $10 per individual/$20 per family if you choose to not bring a potluck dish.* RSVP required, please email or call Marguerite at 512-491-7664 if you plan to attend.

Thanks to 3D Robotics!The ATTC would like to thank drone developer and table tennis supporter 3D Robotics for their generous $1000 donation to the club. If you would like to check out the cool stuff they do please visit their website HERE.

League Hours ChangingStarting 8/15/2015, the Saturday league moves from 10am to 11am and there will be a new league night on Mondays from 6:30-10:00pm that will allow only the first 20 people to sign up and use 6 tables. After Monday league matches are complete, the tables revert to normal practice. As a reminder, Wednesday league still uses the whole club from 6:30pm onwards. During Wednesday/Saturday league times the league has complete priority for non-coaching tables. If you are new to our club, the league is probably the best time to get started because it helps you meet other players at similar skill levels. Please see our league page for more details.

Happy Labor Day! (We ARE open!)As a reminder, we will be open our normal Monday hours today (5-10pm) which includes our 20-person Monday league which starts at 6:30. We hope everyone had a pleasant holiday weekend.!

2015 Austin Youth Tournament is THIS Weekend!Our annual 16-and-under tournament is a great way for young people to experience a table tennis tournament. There will be a variety of table tennis events as well as fun activities. It takes place Saturday 8/29/2015 and the registration deadline is TODAY (Friday) at 9pm. This year our tournament is sponsored by 3D Robotics.

2015 Summer Youth Camps Now AvailableWhat are your kids doing this summer? This is a great time to try a Table Tennis Camp! It is fun, safe, and offers an opportunity to make new friends. Scientific research shows Table Tennis is one of the most mentally engaging sports around. Not sure if your child will like the camps? Schedule a sample lesson today! We have a variety of programs for all skill levels and a variety of schedules. See the coaching page for more information.

2015 Teams South Coming To Round Rock!The First Annual Teams South Tournament is coming to Round Rock THIS WEEKEND. Click here for brochure.

The Tournament Format: 3 divisions of 12, groups of 6, 4 rounds on Saturday, 1 on Sunday, followed by placement SE for everyone

Click here for registration and to see who is coming. This should be a great event for spectators too as some high level talent will becoming for the $3000 top prize. For those coming to see the high level action on Sunday, the first and second single-elimination rounds are set for 12PM and 3PM respectively. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!North American Table Tennis is offering a $25 credit at the merchandise booth for helpers. Please contact john@natabletennis.com if you are available for any of the following tasks:Friday 3PM: Truck Unloading and Constructing Court Barriers.Friday ~ 6-7PM onwards: Setting up courts and tables.Sunday Evening and/or Monday Morning: TBD, will likely need help with take-down and loading trucks.

2015 Austin Summer Open (7/18/2015 2 Stars)Thanks everyone who came out to make our event a great one. We'll be posing complete results soon. For now please enjoy a video of our open singles final match.

2015 Austin Summer Open (7/18/2015 2 Stars)Come join some of the top table tennis talent in the region in competing for $1465 of total prizes in round-robin-to-single-elimination rating events. See the tournament details HERE. We encourage you to register online or view our current entry list. Registrations from the paper forms will start to appear there around Monday July 13th.

Note: There will be no open play or league on tournament day. Austin players please park outside the gates so we can give parking priority to our out-of-town guests.

Team League Starting! (Still accepting sign-ups)The 2015 Team League has begun though it's not too late to join in the fun. We need players of ALL skill levels to form teams of 3 to 5 players will face off in a combination of singles and doubles matches to compete for prizes and glory. This is a great way to get to know your fellow TT players. Full info and registrationnow available. If you sign up as "Looking For Team" that just shows your interest to the others but you're not committed to playing until you've actually joined a team.

ITTF Level 2 Course (June 21-26)Attention level 1 coaches, our next ITTF Level 2 Coaching Course is coming soon and only the first 20 entries with paid deposit will be accepted. If you would like to take your coaching to the next level please see the course brochure and sign up today! We try to hold these courses regularly so please contact the club if you would like to be notified of any future ITTF Courses or if you have interest in a specific level.

ATTC Elections Complete!Austin Table Tennis has completed its annual board member elections. Congratulations to returning board members, President Rick Mueller and Director-at-large Marguerite Cheung. Also welcome to new board members Secretary Roderick Medina and Director-at-large Ian Schumann. Please check out our election information page to see the candidate details. We will post more information soon.

Club/League Hours ChangingStarting in June 2015, the league has moved to Wednesday 6:30-10:00pm and Saturday 10:00am-1:00pm. During league times the league has complete priority for non-coaching tables. If you are new to our club, the league is probably the best time to get started because it helps you meet other players at similar skill levels. Please see our league page for more details.

Advanced Tactical Clinic (June 27-28) (CANCELED)Attention 1800+ players. USATT Hall-of-Fame Coach Richard McAfee will be teaming up with ATTC Head Coach Yang Yu to bring us an advanced tactical clinic. If you are an advanced player looking to get that next edge up on the competition, this course is for you! Our registration is only open to the first 20 participants so do not delay!

2015 Summer Youth Camps Now AvailableWhat are your kids doing this summer? This is a great time to try a Table Tennis Camp! It is fun, safe, and offers an opportunity to make new friends. Scientific research shows Table Tennis is one of the most mentally engaging sports around. Sign up now, you may have a chance to get a free professional paddle. See brochure here or register online. Not sure if your child will like the camps? Schedule a sample lesson today! Students interested in a more intensive camp program should check out the new Camp+ Program. We also still have some availability for mid-semester beginners. See brochure here or register online.

ATTC Elections Coming Soon!As many of you may know, the Austin Table Tennis Board of Directors is composed of elected individuals. This year we have 4 positions available and multiple candidates for each one! You are eligible to vote if you have been a monthly member for 3 consecutive months as of May 2015. Please check out our election information page to see the full details!

West Austin Studio TourArtist and longtime ATTC Member Larry Akers is opening his home studio as part of the West Austin Studio Tour. 10% of any proceeds from work sold to ATTC members will be donated to the club. When: May 9-10 & May 16-17, 11 am - 6 pmWhere:2311 Ridgeview in Barton Hills (Look for the house with the arch in the yard)Larry's work is geeky and pattern-based, so it might appeal to the techies and left-brainers among you. Here is a preview but they really should be experienced in person.Two excellent glass artists will also be showing their work at his studio, and the West tour is an excellent, informal way to plunge into Austin's visual arts scene.

Congratulations to Youth Player Neo WangCongratulations to our 11-year-old youth program student Neo Wang who recently traveled to the ITTF Atlanta Hopes Program and Tournament and returned with a very unexpected 3rd place win! Good work Neo! Please click here for more information.

In other youth program news, a generous anonymous donor has given $4,500 to our youth table tennis program. This money will be used to help provide training sponsorship for our promising students.

Coach Yang Yu Selected as a USATT Coach of The YearCongratulations to our Head Coach Yang Yu for winning the 2014 USATT "Doc" Counsilman Coach of the Year Award. The award is named after legendary coach James E. "Doc" Counsilman who pioneered the use of video recording and other technologies as coaching tools. It recognizes a coach who utilizes scientific techniques and equipment as an integral part of his/her coaching methods or has created innovative ways to use sport science. Those familiar with Yang's lessons know he is very eager to use technology and scientific methods to help his students.

2015 Austin Winter Open ResultsThanks to our 58 players from around Texas that came out to play in our tournament. Also many thanks to our volunteers! As a volunteer-run club we could not put on events like this without the help of our community.

2015 After-School and Weekend Youth ProgramsThese are ongoing programs open to youth 7 to 15 years old with weekend and weekday options available. Students learn in a group setting with many activities subdivided according to individual skill level. This is a great opportunity for our youth ages 7 and up to participate in a quality program that develops both their minds and bodies while having fun at the same time. 2015 Beginner Level Online Registration HERE (still accepting rolling registrations)2015 Intermediate Level Online Registration HERE (FULL)

2015 Austin Winter Open THIS WEEKEND (1/24/2015 2 Stars)Tournament day is almost here! Come join some of the top table tennis talent in the region in competing for $1680 of total prizes in round-robin-to-single-elimination rating events. See the entry form and details HERE. Also, you may see our current entrants. If you used the paper forms it might take longer for your name to appear there. If you're interested in seeing the highest level play, we suggest arriving by 2-3PM so you do not miss the open finals! As always, the club is closed to open play during the Tournament.Local Austin Players: Please park outside the gates when you arrive in the morning in order to allow our out-of-town guests to park by the building. We will have a golf cart on hand to shuttle players to/from the gate.

Attention Volunteers! We need a few people to show up anytime after noon on Friday to help with preparing the courts, tables, and generally tidying up the club for the event.On Saturday we could use some people for 7:30am-9:00am parking control duty and people throughout the day to patrol the club and maintain order. Please wear your ATTC shirt on Saturday and let Marguerite know if you don't already have one of those shirts. We are also providing tournament-day lunch for free to our volunteers. Contact Marguerite at marguerite.cheung@austintabletennis.net or 512-491-7664 if you would be interested in volunteering. As a volunteer-run club we could not put on events like this without the help of our community. Thanks in advance!

Table Tennis Research Subjects Needed﻿﻿Coach Yang is expanding his research on the types of skills that differentiate players from different rating levels and here is your chance to make a contribution to sport science by offering about 30 minutes of your time.

Coach Yang is looking for volunteers between 1000 and 2000 (club or USATT) rating to practice table tennis with him and perform a series of drills. Yang will record the data he is looking for and each participant will receive some feedback about their skills in different areas. If you would like to participate, fill out the form here and you will be contacted to make an experiment appointment. Please note that this project is currently on hold but Yang will get back to you when he is ready to resume this research.

Newsletter ArchiveBack in September we started publishing monthy newsletters and announcements through MailChimp. We're still working on it but it has been successful in getting the news out and getting people more involved with the club. If you have suggestions for the newsletter, send them to news@austintabletennis.net.Check out the November Issue HERE.Archive is available HERE.

2015 Austin Winter Open (1/24/2015 2 Stars)Come join some of the top table tennis talent in the region in competing for $1680 of total prizes in round-robin-to-single-elimination rating events. This will be our first tournament to use the new 40+ ball so start preparing for the change if you have not already! See the entry form and details HERE. Also, you may see our current entrants. If you used the paper forms it might take longer for your name to appear there.

2nd Butterfly Austin Fall Classic Round Robin (11/1/2014 2 Stars)Thanks to everyone who came out to this event and congratulations to all the winners. Extra credit goes to UT Student Felix Chan for keeping the grand prize in Austin. We had 69 registered players rated 101 to 2518 representing 12 different clubs. Because of your participation and support, this Fall Classic became one of the most popular tournaments in recent memory.